A Case of the Junes: Can the St. Louis Cardinals Reverse Their Swoon?
by bgh on Jun 27, 2011 7:00 PM EDT
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PrintWith every single off-day of this month taking place on a Monday, the MLB schedule-makers gave a whole new meaning to that old Office Space line, "a case of the Mondays." This whole month has seemed a Monday with its contagion infecting the whole St. Louis Cardinals team. The Cards, it seems, have had a case of the Junes.
Using the arbitrary dividing point of the calendar changing, June has been a brutal month for the Redbirds and the club's fans. A lineup that has missed David Freese for the month's entirety as well as Matt Holliday, Allen Craig, Nick Punto, and Albert Pujols for large chunks has struggled, posting a measly line of:
.233 BA / .298 OBP / .384 SLG / .682 OPS / .300 wOBA
That team wOBA is the ninth worst in all of baseball for the month.The early season production that equated that of an offensive juggernaut invoking the heady MV3 days of 2004 has given way to a hobbled attack in the wake of a spate of injuries. Sure, the .262 BABIP is the fifth-worst in all of baseball for the month, and that's kind of heartening, but the offense needs David Freese more than it should need David Freese largely due to it now missing Pujols and Craig so terribly much.
At least the offense has an excuse, what with the injuries and all. The pitching staff doesn't have much of one. Eduardo Sanchez went down with a nebulous shoulder injury--and isn't that really the most terrifying kind in the post-Mulder era? Also, Kyle McClellan's magic act took a turn on the disabled list, but Lance Lynn was not terrible in K-Mac's stead. For June, here are the numbers for the pitching staff as a whole:
4.95 ERA / 4.49 FIP / 3.95 xFIP / 68.2 LOB%
That ERA ranks dead last in all of the big-leaguers, as does the FIP. The Cardinals' team xFIP for June ranks tenth-worst. The 68.2 LOB% is the second-worst in baseball. With a .295 BABIP, one would hope that luck would dictate more runners stranded, especially since the club's 6.16 K/9 in June is the third-lowest in the majors.
Miguel Batista has been excised from the roster and replaced with Lynn, who turned in an excellent performance on Friday night after Mitchell Boggs bailed out Jake Westbrook. In describing performance for the month June, however, one wouldn't be too far off-base in declaring Chris Carpenter and Jaime Garcia to be the only pitchers pitching well. By FIP, Jake Westbrooke (4.71 in June) has pitched about as well as McClellan (4.62). By xFIP, Westy's 3.89 is much better than K-Mac's 4.44. Despite how he labored on Friday, there is some hope for the former Indian. For Kyle Lohse, on the other hand, June has been a brutal evening out in performance. His 5.47 ERA and 6.52 FIP are as ugly as the darkest days of the Lohse contract hating bandwagon. Meanwhile, Garcia and Carpenter are pitching quite well, no matter whether you believe in earned runs or fielding independence:
Carpenter: 7.20 K/9, 1.80 BB/9, 3.60 ERA, 2.82 FIP, 3.21 xFIP, .272 BABIP, 66.2 LOB%
Garcia: 7.18 K/9, 2.59 BB/9, 2.59 ERA, 2.63 FIP, 3.17 xFIP, .303 BABIP, 67.4 LOB%
The batting cavalry arrives in Baltimore with Freese and Punto taking their rightful places on the 25-man roster and, hopefully, the starting lineup. This will undoubtedly help the club on offense and defense. But, as with the other hot bats early in the season, neither Freese nor Punto is likely to hit at the scalding rate they were producing before their respective injuries. What the club needs more than anything is for the pitching staff to snap out of its funk and pick up a lineup that is still hobbled by injuries. This will not be easy as the Cardinals play the franchise formerly known as the St. Louis Browns, in an interleague series featuring the DH, and taking place in a stadium with a reputation for being fast and loose with the run-scoring.
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Hamilton at first, Puma at DH?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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I'm guessing we see this for most of these games
Unless Tony thinks Freese needs some rest from the field.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
and punto?
seems a switcher is good for dh if he is still getting his arm strength back
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Just returned from watching Memphis take on Omaha in a doubleheader
I have good news and bad news. The good news is the Baby Birds got a split and remain a half-game back of Omaha in their division. Oh, and Brandon Dickson should be included in the bullpen mix (along with Lynn and Ottavino) because he can get it up to 95 (if the Omaha ballpark scoreboard can be believed).
The bad news is that Jim Rapaport is even more handsome in person — and he has great hair. When he gets called up to St. Louis, he’ll be selling all of our wives real estate.
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 27, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions
Girlfriends, then.
Rapaport does not discriminate. He is a handsome man.
Although Stavinoha was better looking this afternoon — his three-run homer was the game-winner in the nightcap.
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 27, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
If I lose my hypothetical wife to your good-looking Stavinoha
I’m going to staple you to an eagle.
Still not a werewolf.
by clank on Jun 27, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, he's all for a bit of swinging across the gender divide.
Unfortunately, he hates the English.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
You know who else could get it up to 95
batista
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
shudder.
Point made.
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 27, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
it's hilarious that Rapaport went from ballboy to "real estate"
in one meme day
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He was once a .300 hitter.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
now he's not and he provides no value
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
Someone gets it
even if they just think they’re funny. Which they aren’t. Ever.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
are you talking about me?
i don’t know what you mean
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
Never been funny. Just sound like an ass.
Yes, that sums it up.
And if you want to poke fun at someone else’s opinions, I suggest you take it off board, especially considering how bent out of shape you get when I tear down your ridiculous arguments.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
are you trying to argue with my valuation of schumaker?
just look at his stats
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
he has a .279 wOBA and we all know about his defense
to be honest, he probably shouldn’t even be on the team
hoping for a non-tender this winter
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
No -- I completely agree
At least someone gets the point I was trying to make in the other thread. Skip Schumaker is a similar player to Theriot — if he can’t hit .300 he’s worthless because his defense isn’t plus anywhere and his bat only plays where he’s a terrible defender.
I think Theriot could be a serviceable second baseman, but we can’t play him there.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
yeah, but theriot is hitting .300 right now
schumaker isn’t. so there’s a much better argument for playing theriot right now
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
....because we don't have anyone else who can play SS who isn't hurt or worse
I think that caveat is important. If Punto was healthy, I think he should be at SS and Theriot at 2B. But I don’t know that it will happen when he comes back this week. It should, but I don’t think that it will.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
i agree with that configuration
but theriot at SS and punto at 2B isn’t gonna be much different
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
About 3 wins different over the course of the season
If you believe that Punto is a TT 2 win defender at second and that Skip is worse than -10 runs there.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
no
i’m saying that i don’t think that theriot/punto is going to be much different than punto/theriot
at the very least if WAR does what it aims to do, you’re going to get the exact same value in theory
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
I dunno...
I think Theriot could be better defensively at second base that he is at SS, and Punto is at least a 5 run SS. I guess I’d rather have two plus defenders than one awesome defender and one bad one.
I get what you’re saying though — as long as both are in the lineup every day, the marginal WAR would be the about the regardless of position.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
by the same token
punto is likely to be better at 2B than he is at SS. what you gain by moving theriot to 2B, you likely lose bby moving punto to SS. that’s what the theory says, at least
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
Yeah,
but I value saving runs at SS more than saving runs at 2B, simply due to the increased number of chances that a player will get at SS. This is why I also hate having below average defensive players at the SS position.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
wouldn't the greater number of chances
be baked into the fact that SS is a more difficult position and therefore be baked into the positional adjustment?
the only real argument would be that the difference between theriot and punto’s skillsets make theriot’s move to 2B a bigger bump. which is possible, but i’m not sure how to determine that
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
I meant this as a joke based on how TLR often refers to Schumaker as "a .300 hitter."
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
And I hope he is this season.
I’m also someone who believed he should play last season and thought him a bounce-back candidate this year. I hope he continued to hit well.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
On the radio, they were arguing that they should let Schu play
because he was a potential .300 hitter. I nearly cried.
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Gritty
Descalso, 3B
Theriot, SS
Punto, 2B
Schumaker, DH
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Freese and Hamilton
Freese will get 2-3 games at DH, Hamilton maybe 2.
Then the other odd games will be Berkman and one of the scrappy infielders
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Jun 27, 2011 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
So, does anyone in this thread have any strong opinions on Ryan Theriot?
http://fuckyeahnouns.com/alex%20fritz
by hazel on Jun 27, 2011 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
meh, i mean he's all right
i could take him or leave him
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
heh. Rec'd for the shit hurricane this may cause.
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 27, 2011 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on his BABIP
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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make sure you regress it all the way to league average
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
regress theriot to kyle lohse's career BABIP
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
.225. Yikes.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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let's have an in depth conversation about this
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Jun 27, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, we should
Also, look at the 2011 Oakland Athletics
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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Those Athletics are now DIAMONDS!
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
My comment was all in good fun
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 6/27/2011)
63 IP, 75 K, 29 BB/HBP, 23 ER, 2 HR, 2.61 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 27, 2011 8:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm with fourstick on this one, guys
I was at odds with him in today’s mammoth Theriot thread, but just because he was arguing a side apart from everyone else’s doesn’t make him open game for outright mockery. Chill out, bros.
by mojowo11 on Jun 27, 2011 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
Time to give it a rest. What is this, 4Chan? It’s not clever or funny. Find something else to talk about.
Like Carlos Martinez, maybe?
The very symbol, the outward and visible expression of the drive, and push, and rush and struggle of the raging, tearing, booming nineteenth century! -- Mark Twain
i'm not really sure what happened here
i’m just saying that you probably shouldn’t look at the 2011 Oakland Athletics. It’s not pretty.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
Oh you know I'm just joshin' you
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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I couldn't name 5 players on the 2011 Oakland Athletics
In fact, starting in about 2007 and going up until about two weeks ago, I had forgotten they existed as a franchise.
Auburn Tigers - 2010 National Champions, 2011 Fulmer Cup Champions
by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Mark Ellis
But only because his name was mentioned in the other thread…I thought he retired like six years ago
Auburn Tigers - 2010 National Champions, 2011 Fulmer Cup Champions
by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Might as well see if Rickey Henderson and Jose Canseco still play in Oakland
Auburn Tigers - 2010 National Champions, 2011 Fulmer Cup Champions
by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Brett Anderson
Andrew Bailey
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
kurt suzuki
probably should be their all-star this year.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
kouz and crisp i should have remembered
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
Haven't we had this discussion before?
And I mentioned Coco Crisp and you had the same reaction? Oh, VEB.
Still not a werewolf.
Well aren't you a littlle winner
or weiner…..whichever
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I figured it was that
or google
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Now you're just making up names to mess with me
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by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really
But if you pick a side I’ll argue the opposite. It’ll be fun and end in strawmen. Maybe even caps-lock
Still not a werewolf.
Jesus Christ on a crutch
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 6/27/2011)
63 IP, 75 K, 29 BB/HBP, 23 ER, 2 HR, 2.61 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 27, 2011 7:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't understand this position
and that makes it hard to argue against. Sorry vols.
Still not a werewolf.
the correct answer was
NOT ON A CRUTCH!
by stlfan on Jun 27, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I was just alluding to one of the highlights of todays
Fourstick, all4tookie and others battle royale
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 6/27/2011)
63 IP, 75 K, 29 BB/HBP, 23 ER, 2 HR, 2.61 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 27, 2011 8:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
As was I.
Today is a day that sarcasm and jokes are easily mistaken for something else.
Still not a werewolf.
As was I...
See what I did there
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 6/27/2011)
63 IP, 75 K, 29 BB/HBP, 23 ER, 2 HR, 2.61 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 27, 2011 8:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Personally, I think you're both wrong.
And while I’m at it, the sky is not blue, the grass is not green, water is not wet, and the earth doesn’t revolve around the sun. Did I miss anything?
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It's made of blue cheese.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
didn't invite ya in the first place.
I like sitting in my world by myself. Nobody can ever prove me wrong that way.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty sure we've established
that LITERALLY every VEB user finds him to be a moderately acceptable SS.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Jun 27, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
just trying to get the ball rolling
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Jun 27, 2011 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
don't try too hard
or it might scoot through Theriot’s legs
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Jun 27, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So I need to read the day thread?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Need is a strong word.
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
by TBender on Jun 27, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
but not in this case.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, i think we should shut up about him until Skip and Miller are gone.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
Well sure!
Who doesn’t love a good beignet? Crap, now I’m hungry for a beignet and not one to be found for hundreds of miles.
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jun 28, 2011 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
They are not hard to make...
and if you really want that New Orleans feel while eating them, brew up a pot of steaming hot coffee and then go sit in a the sauna at the gym to eat them.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
make sure you pay some shifty looking guys to offer to sell you crack repeatedly in broad daylight too.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Swap the beignets for marijuana and now you're in Amsterdam.
Actually, you should probably change “crack” to “all sorts of drugs” while you’re at it.
The very symbol, the outward and visible expression of the drive, and push, and rush and struggle of the raging, tearing, booming nineteenth century! -- Mark Twain
Theriot at DH
Punto at SS, dirty Dan at 2nd. Good defense up the middle? What’s that?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 6/27/2011)
63 IP, 75 K, 29 BB/HBP, 23 ER, 2 HR, 2.61 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 27, 2011 7:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
maybe it depends on if they're facing a lefty or righty.
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
So, bored?
listen to Tyrell Jenkins going against Elizabethton (and Miguel Sano) here
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
I think we'll see Puma as the DH for the majority
TLR will obviously use David Freese sparingly so he’ll DH a few games, but I think the best lineup you could put out would be Theriot(2b), Jay(rf), Holliday(LF), Berkman(DH), Freese(3b), Rasmus(cf) ,Hamilton(1B), Molina©, Punto.(SS)..
The batting order can be moved around obviously.
Follow me on twitter: @SphericalPuma
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Jun 27, 2011 7:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
vinnie chulk
has been at AAA all season and can opt out friday? is he worth a rightie look?
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
Who?
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by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Adding a chulk to the mix would lead to even more confusion
and fake SBN accounts
Still not a werewolf.
Gotta be better than Franklin
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
No
Yan has been deservedly put out to pasture :p
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
You just had to start the survey question with
“last year Tony LaRussa put Aaron Miles at DH”
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jun 27, 2011 8:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
FLAGGED
for the sad sad truth.
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
why is TB letting the reds score more than them?
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
I'm just one man.
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
my friend actually suggested an interesting idea RE the DH this week.
have rasmus do it. slide jay over to center and put berkman in right. mark hamilton plays first base.
theriot
jay 8
holliday
berkman 9
rasmus DH
freese 5
hamilton 3
molina 2
skip 4
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
STRAWMAN!!
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
that was my counter idea.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
second best compliment i've ever gotten on this blog.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
you are nice.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Get a room.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
. . . I have to ask, since you've obviously got a mental list . . .
what was the nicest comment?
Proud member of the Sports Injury Industrial Complex: We feel your pain and it feels good.
haha
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2011/3/31/2082296/st-louis-cardinals-opening-day-preview#62699957
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
lolol
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
it was just so nice.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
because she called you white?
take your white supremacy somewhere other than VEB, bigot
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
by mattyp on Jun 27, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
She was just trying to say he's probably good at barbecuing.
The very symbol, the outward and visible expression of the drive, and push, and rush and struggle of the raging, tearing, booming nineteenth century! -- Mark Twain
"you are decent looking"
is that the attractiveness equivalent of adequate?
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
replacement level, for sure.
I predict someone will sweep in with a meme in the next 3 minutes.
Still not a werewolf.
GFAR
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i use the word decent all the time.
girls hate it. i don’t know why.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
"damn girl, you be lookin' decent"
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i'm not the type to say that.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
And that's your problem.
Try it next time and reap the sexy benefits.
Still not a werewolf.
by clank on Jun 27, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
"um, so, uh..."
*eyes dart around*
“uh, that, um, shirt looks decent on you”
*poops pants*
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
i'm quite alright at initiating conversation, thank you very much.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
too bad about that problem with pooping your pants any time you talk to a girl, though
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
the VAST majority of my friends are girls.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i guess you carry around lots of extra pants?
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
hilarious.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
You're too safe
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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DING. DING. DING.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Pride Fest was great.
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
Yeah, Pride Fest was great.
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
Joke ruined by double post
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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Twice this evening my dhcp server has flaked out.
Great network, networking guy!
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
what an assole
those hosts aren’t going to configure themselves
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
The cobbler's children have no ip addresses.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on Jun 27, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
No, it was really great.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Yeah, people have kind of lost their sense of "decency"
They seem to think that the principle definition of “decent” is basically “meh”.
The very symbol, the outward and visible expression of the drive, and push, and rush and struggle of the raging, tearing, booming nineteenth century! -- Mark Twain
You're going to wear that one forever, aren't ya?
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
no.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't blame you if you did.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
i probably will.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably when spants told him he was a good-looking dude
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by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course! This way, we make the defense worse, without helping the offense at all!
wait, what….
WHy not just put Berkman at DH, and have Clobby and Justice in CF/RF?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this anything?
Shows how the Cards pitching staff ranked in MLB in LD%, GB%, and then BABIP over the last 10 years. Looks like it will be the first year we’re going to rank in the bottom half in BABIP.
I think we all know our defense blows, but is this a legitimate way to illustrate that our defense blows? Or is there way too much noise/luck in the BABIP metric, for pitching staffs, for it to be meaningful?
people refer to pitching BABIP quite often.
It should be able to give a bit of a look in that our defense isn’t as good as usual. I guess a better way of saying it is, the defense is the noise.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It does seem very telling
Ground balls lead to hits more often than fly balls, so I don’t think you can say that ground ball staff = low BABIP, but I guess that really isn’t the point. Somehow we were able to stay well within the top half for the previous 9 years, and now we’re not anywhere close to that.
by Merry CRasmus on Jun 27, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe, maybe not
groundball staff can equal a low BABIP but you’d better have the gloves to back it up. If you don’t the GBs start growing eyes on a more consistent basis.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Numbers and charts make
My head hurt………………………………………………..what happened? Why am I covered in blood?
OH GOD THE HORROR OF NUMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
by mob16151 on Jun 27, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Win.
/oops. That started on 4chan, didn’t it?
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 27, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
these days, everything does
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jun 27, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
that brings back memories.
I said that once…and that’s when the fight started.
When I said the charts are like looking at a Jackson Pollock painting I was tarred and feathered.
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Over a half season, it could just be a lot of noise or bad luck.
But where there’s smoke, there’s inevitably some small fire, and I think it’s telling that every year we’ve been in the top 5 in the league in GB% we’re in the top half in BABIP, which means that we usually turn a lot of ground balls in play into outs………..and that clearly is not the case this season. Oh, and that ‘04 was pretty ridiculous defensively, I think that’s clear.
As an aside, it would be interesting to see HR/FB listed in this chart too, as both an MLB ranking and also as a percentage. For one, it would be interesting to see how much the new ballpark has effected the HR numbers for our pitchers and for two, it would be interesting to see if the Dave Duncan credo really works when we’re in the top 5 in GB% are we in the top 10 in least amount of home runs as well?
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
Memphis lost a pitcher's duel between PJ Walters and Jeff Suppan
in a game that was so dull, they decided to cut it off in seven innings.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
Oh that's what Jeff Suppan's doing?
I figured he was the #3 starter in Oakland
(gonna keep working this joke)
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by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Adron Chambers
hit a home run. But, yeah, it was dull. Except for Real Estate Rapaport the tying run being stranded at third to end the first game.
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 27, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah! we didn't lose tonight!
streak over.
618. Represent.
by ldr on Jun 27, 2011 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Victory
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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This is the height of optimism.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
We've become Cubs fans?
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
FFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU
you really know how to kick a guy in the nuts, you know that, TB?
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
nah, I didn't see any mention of
just wait til next year! or it just might work!
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
loss column
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jun 27, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
What up.
The GOB’s will apparently stand for no yard work on off days, as every store in town is out of weed eater line. Can someone get a roll of .065b line and drop it in the mail to me?
Thanks
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
can you start appearing in threads again? thanks.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll try.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
which means no.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a job that actually keeps me busy at work,
and a family life that I’ve never had before. Free time seems to be non existent. I haven’t even watched a full game since I got home from Denver. That’s the longest no Cardinals baseball stretch I’ve had in over 5 years.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
me as well
my job is killing independent George matty…I haven’t watched a game in probably three weeks (not necessarily a bad thing, given our recent efforts)
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
I've watched maybe 3 games in the last two weeks
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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Three best barbeque cultures?
1) African Americans
2) Koreans
3) Brazilians
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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North West US white guys.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
my dads a midwest white guy
and competes nationally
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
by punchinjudy on Jun 27, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
so just white guys in general?
I assume your dad drinks beer as well. I find that a vital part of BBQ.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
they go hand in hand.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why I built the kegerator. Only way to keep up with the bbq.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Iceland
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by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
KC has the most impossibly overrated BBQ
Oklahoma Joe’s peaks KC BBQ at “pretty good”, and hell Famous Dave’s is probably better.
Not afraid to nitpick
Joker's opinion = fact
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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Honestly, BBQ that is done well is all pretty fantastic.
It’s pretty tough to separate the great from the really great. It’s mostly just a difference in style and personal preference.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on Jun 27, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
leonards to be exact
and 3 little pigs of course
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Rendezvous ribs iz the best
All around I’m still going with Salt Lick in Austin.
Not afraid to nitpick
Salt Lick is great
the trifecta in Lockhart are better.
by longhornscardinals on Jun 28, 2011 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Except Kreuz, Blacks, and Smith's are closed on Sundays...
Sigh…
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
where the hell have you been?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
that's right.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i feel like you creepily stalk threads, ready to come through at any point in time.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
EeeeeeeeeWWW WhhhEEEEEEEEE
What’s wrong with that? What’s wrong with that?
EeeeeeeeeWWW WhhhEEEEEEEEE
What’s wrong with that? What’s wrong with that? WHAT IS WRONGGGGGG WITHHH THAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT??
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
nothing.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Who made you the gatekeeper.
BTW, how many LOY’s have I missed?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I LIKE MY REGULAR VEB'ERS AND GET UPSET WHEN THEY AREN'T HERE
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
1) Southern folks.
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
You know, I can't really rank these
I’m biased.
I like barbeque.
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
low and slow
the American way
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
by purple_haze on Jun 27, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
anything that involves the whole animal.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jun 27, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
1) Eastern North Carolina
2) Brazilians
3) Jamaican
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
Eastern Carolina barbecue sauce is disgusting
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by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That's that mustard sauce crap isn't it?
I like a good Memphis dry rub rib, Texas brisket, and a Carolina pulled pork, with a good rub, and dressed with vinegar and cole slaw. But not that mayo crap slaw, just oil and vinegar.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Carolina pulled pork, with a good rub, and dressed with vinegar and cole slaw
is eastern NC
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
all I know, is that it's fucking good.
I make a red pepper, cider vinegar finishing sauce that is fucking awesome.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Okie Joe's has a good Carolina-style sandwich
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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also, I made a cock joke just for you the othe \r night,
and you were nowhere to be found.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
forgot to send out the signal, I guess.
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I also approve setting yourself up for the punchline.
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
ya, I couldn't pass it up.
It was meant to be read as Norm MacDonald.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
pulled sandwich with slaw, optimal
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
now we're talking!
but it has to be creamy slaw.
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
You're disgusting.
Vinegar and red pepper flakes FOR ALL
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
St. Louis BBQ is pretty damn good, for that matter
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
by purple_haze on Jun 27, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, that's not actually a thing.
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St.Louis-stylebarbecue
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
by purple_haze on Jun 27, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
pork steaks?
That’s one of very few ways to ruin a pork shoulder.
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
or be like Costco and only sell them boneless.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
MMMMMMMM
Pork Butt
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
yea,
also…ever bbq frog legs?
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
The the hell is wrong with you people?
Grit != flat out sucking.
by Evilfrog on Jun 28, 2011 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
it requires being really drunk.
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
REALLY drunk
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Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
you didn't eat them like this, did you?
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Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
hell, they taste just like chicken.
just not as much to them.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 28, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
<img src=“”http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e171/otr_man/?action=view¤t=NotChicken.jpg" target="_blank">
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Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Attaboy, Dave.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 28, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
now this is chicken....
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Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's disturbing
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 28, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
How is this not rec'd?
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
And, really, the problem is none of those things are native to the Saint Louis area
“St Louis ribs” is a cut of meat, that’s it. It’s name has St Louis in it, but it has nothing to do with the region. A “Boston Butt” is just a pork shoulder, it has nothing to do with Boston. There isn’t really anything indigenous to Saint Louis on the BBQ scene other than people throwing meat into containers of BBQ sauce, over dressing it to keep it warm, and that only started about 50 years ago.
Resturants in the area pick and choose from different areas in the country with what they want to do, and tht isn’t a bad thing, but there’s no identity, ie. what kind of wood we use, how the sauce and/or dry rub is, let alone a type of meat.
Carolina, Memphis, KC, and Texas BBQ have identies. While there are many great resturants and even more great cooks in the area, St Louis just mainly has people grilling and slopping store bought sauce on it as their “identity.”
"Miller came in from the bullpen with a gan of casoline." - Mike Shannon
Maull's BBQ sauce flows through my veins
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
by purple_haze on Jun 28, 2011 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Do you wear a special medical alert bracelet
So that the hospital will know what to do if you need a blood transfusion?
Still not a werewolf.
i'm a biological impossibility
the hospital knows me well. also it’s printed on my driver’s license.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
rec!
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I also liked
Open Pit Hickory, but, like a lot of things I like, it either gets changed or discontinued.
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Are you talking BBQ at a friend's house, or a St. Louis restaurant
Because St. Louis has, like, two BBQ restaurants in it.
www.stlcardinalbaseball.com
by Ray DeRousse on Jun 28, 2011 5:45 AM EDT up reply actions
All's I know is Bosnian BBQ is definitely the worst.
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
So Kolten Wong's first game
Sac fly, then infield single then HBP.
That is some industrial strength grittiness.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
Can he play...
wait, he actually can?
I had nothing to do with that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
by TBender on Jun 27, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Grittastic
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by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
was he hurt on the HBP?
he’d fit right in then.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
can't comment until I see the relative cleanliness/dirtiness of his uniform
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
2-2, 2RBI, 1 sac fly, 1 HBP
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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i posted above about Vinnie chulk
he’s in the minors and has posted: can opt out of his contract Friday, notes SI’s Jon Heyman (Twitter link). The 32-year-old righty has a 2.75 ERA, 6.9 K/9, 3.0 BB/9, and 0.2 HR/9 in 39 1/3 Triple-A innings this year.
cant be worse then the rest of the guys..
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
give him a shot.
They brought up Cleto, might as well give an old guy a thrill.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Ehhhhhhhh seems kinda replacement player-ish to me
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
so's your face.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
so's your mother.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Ehhhhhhhh seems kinda replacement player-ish to me
So still better than Franklin?
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Nah Franklin's probably about replacement
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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it would give us somebody new to bitch about
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 27, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
his minors numbers are decent
remove frank and give him a shot…cant be worse
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
by punchinjudy on Jun 27, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
it can be worse
don’t kid yourself
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
That's not very good actually.
Well it’s not bad. But he’s 32. And his last two seasons, he’s been worth -0.5 fWAR. Oh and those last two seasons were 2008 and 2009. So basically he might even be worse than he was since he’s older and past his prime.
No thank you.
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
2.75 ERA!!!
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
3.83 FIP
which is like a 5 ERA when you figure MLE.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
Yeah and add in his age and awful MLB performance in the past
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh hey
I told you the second telling of the story would be better.
It was definitely better, right?
Still not a werewolf.
Agreed, the photo shops were an awesome touch.
definitely worth of Sir Miller.
Would be an awesome fanpost as well.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
If I ever find myself with more than an hour of nothingness time
and am interested, I could make one more worthy of one Shelby Miller. But for now it’ll do.
I am excited for the inevitable continuation.
Still not a werewolf.
yes, the first thread was such a success I think we should have one for Martinez/Miller's every start!
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
I don't have to tell a photojournalism story for each, do I?
I don’t think I have that amount of time.
Still not a werewolf.
no, it's cool
just show you adoration of Miller/Martinez
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
WHAT!! SHELBY HULKED OUT
Yeah I caught it late.
Your feats did not go unnoticed!
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, pal
It’s buried nicely at the bottom of a fanshot. You are now in the inner circle of weird VEB Shelby-fandom.
Still not a werewolf.
Thank gawd
Although I’m pretty sure I already was in that contingent of fans. Refer you to a tweet i made last week:
“Is it weird if when I’m bored, I look at Shelby Miller’s stats and then start salivating? Oh well I don’t care, I’m doing it anyway”
Yeah i got a few replies from actual people not internet friends and they called me weird. Fuck ’em.
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions
i-i feel these feelings... these feelings about Shelby too, stlcardsfan4
um… i feel like this is an important life moment.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
Just thinking about a potential
Wainwright
Garcia
Miller
Martinez
?
rotation in 2013 makes me very happy.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
Lynn I guess takes 5.
the cost of the rotation is about 25M with Garcia’s arby.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
maybe less, i'm not sure.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
also
EXTEND JAIME GARCIA NOW!!!!
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
i doubt that's a problem.
Garcia is a 24-year-old male who plays MLB. Tons of girls would love to be able to do this. Hell, Garcia probably has 99 other problems.
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Let's celebrate the fact that the orioles didn't sign him!
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
....droool.....
Honestly who gives a fuck who the 5th starter is in this scenario?
I would let Jeff Suppan be the 5th starter if these four were the others….
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Imagine if swagerty/kelly were still producing a good line as starters.
I would effing love this rotation/pen
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
noninternet-friends are an unnecessary nuisance
that consume your time and money. Avoid them.
Still not a werewolf.
But... but...
My dad raised me all my life knowing that i would not be able to resist… my impulses… eventually and told me to act like everybody else.
Part of acting like everybody else involves having non-internet friends.
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
non-internet friends are good for school
and for company at baseball games. And if they can cook. And playing games.
Non-internet girl/boyfriends have uses too.
Still not a werewolf.
we can play games on the internet
and we provide all the company needed for baseball games.
I can’t help with the other stuff though.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
It's too damn hard!
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
The rent is too damn high!
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 1:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I'M MOVING BACK INTO MY MOTHER'S BASEMENT!!!
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
And then spend all day staring at
Martinez and Miller’s stats.. salivating… not caring what it’s like to be normal. Eating your mom’s pulled pork and corn-on-the cob with some nice garlic bread.
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Easy.
Call upstairs and wake up your mom and tell her to cook some food for you. Problem solved.
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions
use an actual phone
yelling is too much work.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
being normal is overrated
I like reading about baseball to the point that i know no one in (real) life understands half my arguments about baseball players.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
Same.
For one, I live in Texas. There are no Cardinal fans here.
Two, most of my friends are physics people; they don’t care much about baseball.
Three, the few baseball friends I have have never heard of wOBA or the like.
Still not a werewolf.
I'm so cool, I program baseball calculations into my ti-84 silver edition.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
that was a little random
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
Not when you consider
that I’m currently sitting here with both my TI-nspire CAS and my TI-83 plus
Still not a werewolf.
Yes, the conversations I have with real life people
that involve baseball aren’t very stimulating.
“we should get rid of carpenter, he’s old and he sucks let’s trade for CC sabathia.”
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
All my conversations are about Brad Mills
and occasionally Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee.
Still not a werewolf.
I'm so sorry.
Have you at least tried to become a Ranger fan just so you can talk about some baseball?
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
and why do they talk about a pitcher on the Blue Jays so often?
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
I think they're just mad Kyle Drabek hasn't become an allstar yet.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
I don't know any Rangers fans.
I’m in Austin, and all the baseball fans I know are either from Austin or Houston.
My brother and father are Cardinals fans, but only casually.
Still not a werewolf.
damn, I would've thought a few band wagon
fans would spring up in parts of Texas after last year.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
or
“cody, I heard about this new baseball stat call OPS, Joe Morgan is such a genius. It involves the average and times it by like 2,3 or 4 depending on whether he’s an allstar”
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
Good strategy.
I will now employ this strategy. Nearly everybody i talk to falls under school though…
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Added a tag to the thread just for you.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
chat thread, fan fiction, clank, Shelby Miller (P – STL)
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
when i typed clank
it suggested “clanked”
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
Could you two get a room already?
Proud member of the Sports Injury Industrial Complex: We feel your pain and it feels good.
And i just noticed this, but his 0.2 HR/9 is probably lucky as well
So his minor league xFIP would be higher than his actual FIP. For good measure his tRA is 4.10.
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - In need of Secretary and Public Speaker
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 28, 2011 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Hr/Air is 2% when the average is 6%
so he’s been lucky there.
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
Jeff Luhnow
Wong singles to RF, now 2-2 with 2 RBI
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
good start, but he's got a wong way to go
/bowtie spins
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
by mattyp on Jun 27, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
you just wait
he’s going to fly through the system and prove you wong
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
tomorrow or wednesday i'm going to see him
YES!
THE BATMAN
"You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the entire time."
@Codeeg
is it irresponsible
to quit my job before i know if i have another one secured yet?
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
thread where i ask questions with obvious answers
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
very.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 27, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
but, sometimes you just have to say fuck it.
Get more loans, if you have to.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i could survive if i didn't work
i’m not sure how much longer my mental health can survive doing this job, though
and either way, every time i ask about said job, the answer is increasingly encouraging, but i still haven’t gotten the call. middle of this week apparently
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
answer: secure job, quit present job
and make sure the new job doesn’t start for awhile – a month at least, say. Makes that time off so much more enjoyable knowing you have something on the horizon and don’t have to fret.
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
if i secured the new job
i would want to start right away. it would be pretty intersting work. and it’s not the having a job that sucks. it’s the having this job
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Give two weeks.
Don’t be that guy.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
oh, definitely
but the question is whether or not to put in the 2 weeks now or wait
i’ll probably wait because i’m ~responsible~ but i dun wanna
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
give your two weeks and then take a vacation for that two weeks.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 28, 2011 3:45 AM EDT up reply actions
One advantage to putting in your two weeks now
is that you might get a great offer from your current employer to get you to stay that you can then use as leverage in salary negotiations at the new job. I’ve done this a time or two and it’s worked out both times for me.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
yes, I wish I'd have had a couple weeks off during stints.
as it stands, my last day at the old job was the 31st, and I haven’t taken a day off the new on yet.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
damn, dude. hardcore
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I really have no concept of days at this point.
All I know is, we’re closed Monday, and I’m taking Sunday off.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
depends on the job, but in general...yea.
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Depends
Mostly on how much your job is sucking the life out of you. If you can’t stand working there, you’re better off getting out and spending that time preparing for what you think is your new gig.
I guess I wouldn’t say that it’s irresponsible if you have a bit of a rainy day fund, it’s only irresponsible if you have people that depend on that income to support them — like a wife and kids.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
the giants have three starters with FIP < 3
and cain is just barely over. that’s as good as the phillies rotation
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
Braves are pretty close to having 4 too
Beachy looks like he will be under 3 after today. I didn’t hear much about him in the minors, but he’s filthy.
by Merry CRasmus on Jun 27, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He came out of nowhere
Most Braves fans I’ve talked to thought Mike Minor was going to be the guy that made the leap and they didn’t think much of Beachy at all — most thought he was an Ottavino type guy who had really good stuff but wasn’t going to make it at the big league level.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
fucking mosquitos.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Regular mosquitos suck as well
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
i wish i would have turned on the CWS game earlier
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
baserunner trying to steal second and scores on two bad throws in the top of the 11th
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the 3B should have had that throw from the CF
Whether to even attempt that throw, though, is up for debate
Auburn Tigers - 2010 National Champions, 2011 Fulmer Cup Champions
by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
and the 3B almost dropped that pop up
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh probably wouldn't have mattered
Would have gotten the force at 2nd
Auburn Tigers - 2010 National Champions, 2011 Fulmer Cup Champions
by jd is legend on Jun 27, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
dude is putting up a nice at bat
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Adam Kennedy, DH, hit his 6th HR of the season
His line is now .272/.310/.426
He’s the Jose Bautista of the Pacific Northwest
Auburn Tigers - 2010 National Champions, 2011 Fulmer Cup Champions
Looks like the Cards in June.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Jun 27, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
and first 2 weeks
this ain’t new
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
miss u, colby
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
miss u, pj ;)
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
i'm still here
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
u kno wat i mean
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
that is literally the hardest I have laughed in a while
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 28, 2011 3:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm almost out of beer. All that's left in the fridge is Bud. I gotta get the kegerator moved over here.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
dude, get you life together
bud?
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 27, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I DIDN'T BUY IT!!!!!!
I think there’s some cranberry Sam Adam’s in there from the Christmas pack to, but, fuck, cranberry beer?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Fruit beers are generally undrinkable for me
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
my parents bought peach beer by o'fallon brewery on saturday.
weirdest shit ever.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 28, 2011 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
i saw some raspberry beer once
and i was like get the fuck out
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jun 28, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Some fruit beer can be OK.
I had hazelnut beer once. That shit was vile.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on Jun 28, 2011 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
is hazelnut a fruit?
Baseball statistics are like a girl in a bikini. They show a lot, but not everything. ~Toby Harrah, 1983
by Dave Pendleton on Jun 28, 2011 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I do not like the raspberry beer ... Purple Haze, I think
but I will, on occasion, drink a wild blue beer. But only one, it totally overwhelms my pallet after one.
Proud member of the Sports Injury Industrial Complex: We feel your pain and it feels good.
Magic Hat made a beet-based beer one time
I tried it, and like every Magic Hat beer I’ve ever had, at first I was like “Hey, this is pretty good!” but then I was like “I’m not going to get another one.”
Auburn Tigers - 2010 National Champions, 2011 Fulmer Cup Champions
by jd is legend on Jun 28, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not generally something I'm interested in
But I have had a raspberry lambic that I really liked. I just thought of it as dessert and everything went fine from there.
The very symbol, the outward and visible expression of the drive, and push, and rush and struggle of the raging, tearing, booming nineteenth century! -- Mark Twain
Sure, Carp and Garcia have been pitching well in June
Then someone please tell me why Garcia is averaging about three innings per start in the month.
Oh yeah … TLR.
www.stlcardinalbaseball.com
Garcia's June
June 3rd 8.0 Innings 94 pitches
June 8th. 5.0 Innings, 1K and 99 pitches
June 13th 6.0 Innings, 107 pitches
June 19th, 5.1 Innings, 91 pitches; Left after a single, a sac bunt, and a single put runners on 1st and 3rd. Replaced by Boggs
June 25th, 6.0 Innings, 95 Pitches.
I can’t tell you why he is average about 3 innings per start in June because he isn’t. He is averaging just over 6 innings and 97.2 Pitches per game. June 19th is really the only start you can even begin to make a case that he was pulled to early. But before you do that, go back and watch that 6th inning.
Grit != flat out sucking.
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